We are in the real early research stages of our first motorhome after 20 years of various trailers. We really want a shorter motorhome and I have been studying Class B+ and Class C's for that reason. I feel that I have read, or maybe misunderstood t...
First, my history. I have been camping and towing RV's for about 18 years now. I have owned and towed 3) 5th wheels and 3 travel trailers in that time. The largest was 38 feet long and the shortest was 28 feet long.I have towed with these trailers ...
For years I have been towing with HD trucks. The smallest truck I have had since 2002 was a V10 and later a 7.3 Excursion. I am currently towing my Outback tow hauler which can get to 10,000 lbs and 1,000 hitch weight with an F350 dually with 4:10 r...
We have been yanking one type or another trailer around the country for over 17 years now. I have been very diligent about keeping tabs on my tires. 4 years is about the longest I will keep a set of "chinas" on a trailer. The previous trailer took...
We just came back from a great 2700 mile trip. We did it just with the truck and rented a vacation home which was very nice and the first in 25 years of vacationing. We are planning on going again to various areas down there with the trailer, but I...
I bought a 2018 3.5 ecoboost brand new in late 2018. I towed 7,000 pound trailer over 15,000 miles with it. Plenty of power, good mpg when not towing, not good mpg when towing. I wrote up a lengthy review of a 5,000 mile trip towing to California a...
2018 f 150 with 3.5 and 10 speed. Tow haul mode and lock 9 and 10 out. Only on long gradual downhill grades will let it shift into 9th. I monitor my engine and transmission with torque pro app, and have not found any advantage to manual downshiftin...
manley wrote:I have the Bilstein 5100s on all 4 corners on my ‘18. Also have air bags, sway bar, and LR E tires. Night & day difference.I have done exactly the same including the Hensley hitch. I have driven a lot of miles with 3/4 ton excursions a...
We have an outdoor kitchen, its the main reason we bought the trailer. Its the center of our activity when at the campsite. We never had a problem leaking at the kitchen. The living room slide is a whole different animal. The sink drains into our...
